Clinic Director Physical Therapist

University Physical Therapy; Daleville (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent benefits

401k plan

Professional development

Clinic mentorship

Employee discounts

EAP

Family-friendly

Job summary

University Physical Therapy seeks an experienced Clinic Director Physical Therapist to lead our outpatient clinic. This role combines clinical leadership with operational oversight, driving high-quality patient care, team development, and clinic growth.

The successful candidate will mentor therapists and staff, manage daily operations, and contribute to outreach and education initiatives in a collaborative, evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent from an accredited program.
• Active Virginia Physical Therapy license.
• 3+ years of outpatient orthopedics/sports medicine experience; leadership/clinic director preferred.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop clinicians.
• Strong understanding of outpatient PT operations and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the physical therapy clinic to ensure a patient-centered environment.
• Mentor, coach, and develop physical therapists, assistants, and support staff.
• Drive clinic performance, scheduling, patient retention, and operational efficiency.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, accountable team culture and lead staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team management

Communication

Patient-centered care

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Company Description

• $10k Sign-On/Retention Bonus!
• Excellent benefits package, including 401k, health, dental, and generous paid time off, to show our care and appreciation for your hard work.
• Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership.
• Clinic mentorship, training, and support.
• Employee discount plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family-friendly work environment.

University Physical Therapy

is the premier choice for exceptional sports rehabilitation and physical therapy services. Our commitment to evidence-based quality care and patient outcomes is unparalleled. We foster a culture of innovative and personalized therapeutic planning, education, and intervention.

• Competitive salary!
• $10k Sign-On/Retention Bonus!
• Excellent benefits package, including 401k, health, dental, and generous paid time off, to show our care and appreciation for your hard work.
• Multiple opportunities for professional development, specialization, and leadership.
• Clinic mentorship, training, and support.
• Employee discount plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Family-friendly work environment.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinic Director Physical Therapist to lead our outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine clinic. This individual will serve as both a clinical leader and operational leader, helping drive exceptional patient care while supporting team development, clinic growth, and overall performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the physical therapy clinic to ensure an efficient, professional, and patient-centered environment.
• Monitor clinic performance, productivity, scheduling, patient retention, and overall operational efficiency.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development for physical therapists, assistants, and support staff.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
• Conduct or assist with staff meetings, performance reviews, training, and continuing education initiatives.Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with sports-related injuries, orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions.
• Support outreach, marketing, and community engagement initiatives designed to strengthen physician referrals and clinic visibility.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with orthopedic, sports-related, post-operative, and neuromuscular conditions.
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based physical therapy services, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and functional rehabilitation.
• Maintain an appropriate clinical caseload while serving as a resource and mentor to other physical therapists and rehabilitation staff.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Monitor clinical quality and documentation standards throughout the clinic.
• Stay current with advancements in physical therapy, sports medicine, healthcare regulations, and evidence-based rehabilitation practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Active Physical Therapy license in Virginia.
• Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, or a related physical therapy setting preferred.
  • Previous leadership, management, supervisory, or clinic director experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop other clinicians.
• Strong understanding of outpatient physical therapy operations and patient-centered care.